Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are appealing for information following a serious collision in Fareham last night (September 28).

The incident, involving a car and a pedestrian, happened just after 9.30pm on Gosport Road.

The woman, in her 80s, was crossing the road near the roundabout with Old Gosport Road at the time, and has suffered serious injuries.

The driver of the car, a 53-year-old man from Locks Heath, has been arrested on suspicion of aiding or abetting the causing of serious injury by dangerous driving and being the driver of a vehicle failing to stop after a road accident.

He remains in custody at this time.

Officers investigating the collision are keen to hear from anyone with information which may assist their enquirues.

If you saw the incident, in particular anyone with dash cam footage, please contact 101, quoting the reference 44230396948. Alternatively, you can submit information via Hampshire Police’s website.